A. Description. The MR zoning group consists of the MR-1 and MR-2 zones.
B. Density. Undevelopable areas such as washes and slopes over 15% shall be excluded when calculating density in the MR zoning group net developable area.
C. Design standards. All pertinent requirements of chapter 17-8 (multi-family, commercial, and industrial design standards) apply in the MR zoning group.
D. The following development standards apply in the MR zones.
Development standard | MR-1 | MR-2 |
Density | 20 units per acre minimum | 20 units per acre maximum |
Site setbacks (minimum) | Front – 20 ft. | Front – 20 ft. |
Side – 20 ft. | Side – 20 ft. | |
Rear – 20 ft. | Rear – 20 ft. | |
Building height (maximum) | 50 ft. | 35 ft. |
Lot coverage (maximum) | 75% of the total lot area | 70% of the total lot area |
Recreational or active common area (minimum) | Apartment or condominium: 100 square feet per unit Town home or patio home: 140 square feet per unit (See section 17-5-3(B)(12)) | Apartment or condominium: 100 square feet per unit Town home or patio home: 140 square feet per unit (See section 17-5-3(B)(12)) |
Private patio, balcony, or combination (minimum) | N/A | 75 sq. ft. per unit |